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2019 Audi Q8 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 110
Latest campaign: Mar 4, 2026

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Lane departure	1	Mar 4, 2026	26V125000
Back over prevention	1	Dec 19, 2025	25V900000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Jul 20, 2022	22V516000
Steering	1	Mar 16, 2020	20V149000
Suspension	1	Feb 20, 2019	19V114000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Mar 4, 2026Latest campaign


Mar 4, 202626V125000	Lane departure: software The driver may be unaware that the lane departure warning system is deactivated and rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V125000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 25V900. Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated. Risk The driver may be unaware that the lane departure warning system is deactivated and rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 6, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V125000 · Mar 4, 2026
Dec 19, 202525V900000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V900000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025. Campaign NHTSA 25V900000 · Dec 19, 2025
Jul 20, 202222V516000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V516000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi Q8, and 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. A component inside the fuel pump may break, causing the fuel pump to fail. Risk Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DR. Campaign NHTSA 22V516000 · Jul 20, 2022
Mar 16, 202020V149000	Steering A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V149000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8 and 2017-2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control. Risk A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 36A1. Campaign NHTSA 20V149000 · Mar 16, 2020
Feb 20, 201919V114000	Suspension: front shock absorber Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V114000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Q7, Q8, S5 Cabriolet, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen. Risk Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash. Remedy Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorber forks, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 40O4. Campaign NHTSA 19V114000 · Feb 20, 2019

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component110

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

110Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Electrical system	44	40	0	1
Power train	43	39	0	0
Engine	34	31	0	0
Steering	11	10	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	10	9	0	0
Unknown or other	9	8	0	0
Vehicle speed control	6	5	0	0
Suspension	3	3	0	0
Exterior lighting	3	3	0	0
Structure	2	2	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	2	2	0	0
Seat belts	2	2	1	1
Fuel system	2	2	0	0
Gasoline	2	2	0	0
Back over prevention	1	1	0	0

5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine
“NHTSA Vehicle Safety Complaint – 2019 Audi Q8 Prestige, 3.0L Turbocharged V6 I am reporting a serious engine defect involving piston damage and cylinder wall scoring in my 2019 Audi Q8 Prestige equipped with the 3.0L…”
Filed 10/15/2026 · ODI 11771417
Electrical system
“Engine overheated and dash warning light did not illuminate until coolant was completely overheated.”
Filed 09/24/2026 · ODI 11766823
Engine
“I own a 2019 Audi Q8 3.0 TFSI that has been regularly maintained and serviced through authorized Audi dealerships. The abnormal engine ticking/knocking did not suddenly begin at 91,000 miles.”
Filed 08/28/2026 · ODI 11760510

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2019 Audi Q8 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Audi Q8 have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Audi Q8. The most recent, 26V125000 (reported March 4, 2026), concerns lane departure. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Audi Q8?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 44 complaints out of 110 filed with NHTSA (40%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 Audi Q8?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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Recall summary by component5

Safety recalls5

Lane departure: software

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

Steering

Suspension: front shock absorber